The Perth-based Economics and Industry Standing Committee has been taking evidence since April, investigating the management of the event.

The committee found Hong Kong-based event organiser, Racing the Planet, did not take all reasonable steps to maintain the safety of competitors, staff or volunteers.

The report says the company was aware there had been fires in and around the course on the day of the race and should have recognised the risk posed to competitors, staff and volunteers.

It found the company did not adequately consult with relevant authorities such as St John Ambulance, and did not make arrangements for the use of a helicopter.

This proves that actually somebody cares. That people have taken notice and that our concerns were genuine.

Ian Sanderson

The report also found the company failed to test its communication system prior to the race.

It has also identified serious flaws in Tourism WA's system for assessing risk management plans for sponsored events.

The committee has made 15 recommendations, including changes to Tourism WA's sponsorship arrangements.

It has recommended the Attorney General urgently consider ex-gratia payments for Ms Pitt and Ms Sanderson along with fellow competitors Michael Hull and Martin Van Der Merwe.

WA Premier Colin Barnett, ruled out ex-gratia payments earlier this year, but Tourism Minister Kim Hames says the Government will now consider it.

"Since that time we have moved on considerably," he said.

Dr Hames says all of the report's recommendations will be closely examined.

The committee's chairman, Mike Nahan, has told State Parliament the report does not make any findings of legal liability and is not aimed at laying blame.

But he says there is a "strong moral case" for government compensation.

"The physical and emotional recovery, particularly for Ms Pitt and Ms Sanderson, will be arduous and entail significant financial cost," he said.

"While Tourism WA was not responsible for organising the event or even attracting it to the state, it did not perform its identified role in a responsible manner."

Mr Sanderson's brother Ian, who campaigned for the inquiry, has welcomed its findings.

"This proves that actually somebody cares. That people have taken notice and that our concerns were genuine, and on the downside that there is no reason why Kate and Turia are the way they are now," he said.